J. Harry DuBois Collection on the History of Plastics

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J. Harry DuBois Collection on the History of Plastics

circa 1900-circa 1975

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J. Harry DuBois (1903-1986) was an industrial consultant in the field of petrochemicals and plastics. In 1927 at General Electric his studies resulted in extending the use of laminated plastics.

2.66 Cubic feet (8 boxes)

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center

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National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center

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DuBois, J. Harry (John Harry), 1903-

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J. Harry DuBois (1903-1986) was an American businessman and author in the field of plastics. Born September 18, 1903 in Clarion, Iowa, he began at General Electric Co.'s molding division in 1927. In 1944, he moved to Shaw Insulator Co. until 1950 when he left to work at Plax Corporation where he stayed through 1951. DuBois was vice president of Mycalex Corporation of America from 1952 to 1958 and vice president of Tech Art Plastics from 1960 to 1965. He founded J. Harry ...